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Mamma Mia! is a 2008 British/American/Swedish musical/romantic comedy film adapted from the 1999 West End/2001 Broadway musical of the same name, based on the songs of successful pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. The film was directed by Phyllida Lloyd and distributed by Universal Pictures in partnership with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s Playtone and Littlestar, and the title originates from ABBA’s 1975 chart-topper «…
Robin Wright portrays Jenny, who is Forrest’s best friend from the time that he meets her on a school bus as a child. She comes from a broken home as well and is a victim of abuse from her father. The two bond almost immediately. The film takes viewers through some of the historic events in U.S history such as the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal and the death of John F. Kennedy. The story is told from Forrest’s perspective as he lives his life as a student, soldier, shrimp boat captain and son.